Bit Chilly For Summer, Isn't It? (Kaya)

[Shoki]

75.06.12
Afternoon

Summer was a good time for the icy Weyr. Much less cold so that people were more ready to come out and enjoy the weather. It certainly made Hedara want to finish work and get out and about as soon as possible. She needed time to stretch her legs in the middle of the day. Today though, she had even more reason to be done quickly. A visitor was coming.

After completing what she needed to, for the moment she headed out into the Weyrbowl, Ivy tailing her with a pleased croon. The Green firelizard was always a boost to Hedara’s mood, but when Hedara was in a decent mood already Ivy was all the more pleased. The little lady was floating on air as the Ice Rider walked forward with purpose. When she got outside she had a moment to stop and enjoy being outdoors. The always friendly Ivy darted forward when she found her comforting friend of Temperanth waiting in the Bowl. The Ice accepted the little Green amicably, with a little rumble that had Ivy trying to croon to match her. It never worked, but the flitter would never stop trying. Hedara watched this exchange with a tiny, tiny smirk, almost impossible to see. At least Hedara never had to express anything to the Ice dragoness. She wasn’t sure she could. Temperanth knew. Restrained reactions or no, Temperanth would see past it, to the truth of the matter, to what was not going to be said.

Hedara took a small step back and looked up, to the sky. Dragons were always flying above the Weyr on such a nice day. The Blue, Black, Aurora, all flying above the weyr, getting their riders where they needed to be, or just enjoying the mild weather. However, today she was not looking up for the sake of looking. No, today she was waiting.

Temperanth looked amused. Her rider was very much straightforward in ways, and the sort of childish way she had finished quick to go out to play with friends was charming to her. Of course, that wasn’t how Hedara saw it. The Ice of course felt like that was the case. Just like she felt that Hedara was equally childish for trying to avoid Almine on occasions that the pinkrider wanted to dress her up. Temperanth rumbled quietly at the very thought. Today, however, was not the day that they were going to have a long discussion on the potential harm or good of hyperbole and harpers. No, That was for another day.

[Kaya]

In a surprising turn of events, the tasks of the day were done. Indeed, things had been delegated, completed and progressed at record speed. The stay-inside weather of the rainy winter helped that day, certainly. So with a satisfied mind Rilora was finishing running through the pre-departure check list. It wasn't long. Really, everything to do had been done or been given to someone else to get done (the best kind of getting things done), so she was free to go. T'kar said he'd manage the last few papers anyway.

Ready?

You know it. I've been ready for a while now. Let's go, Archith announced with more than her usual amount of enthusiasm. It did her good anyway, she would insist.

So without much in the way of fanfare, for that attracted attention and thus work, they ducked out of the Weyr. Well, as much as a large Gold dragon can duck. Between was its same strange, cold-like nothingness, but even for summer, when the pair arrived at Ice Stone, Rilora was chilly. She had southern blood in her, even if her complexion was a bit fair for the part. She grabbed for her riding jacket from the pack on Archith's harness, though by the time they were ready for landing Rilora had just barely gotten it out and rebuckled the sack. She braced for landing, Archith was coming in a little fast.

Am- bump, skid, bump ...not. she huffed. The Gold adjusted herself back into the regality she supposed herself to have. Greetings, Temperanth. Your Weyr is well as are you?

Rilora took her chance to slide to the ground, properly adjust her jacket, and smooth her riding pants. She preferred skirts and dresses on work days (unlike back home when work meant dirt, much to Lithena's chagrin), it was just papers after all, but here it was colder and thus, pants.

"Hello, Hedara," Rilora waved, feeling the cool air change from 'refreshing' to simply 'cold'. "It's good to see you. A day off for us Weyrwomen, who ever heard of such a thing? Ah, well, don't look a gift firelizard egg over for cracks. How've you been? What are we going to be up to today? With two Riders from Weyrs with adventurous reputations together surely we can come up with something, right?"

[Shoki]

Hedara saw a Gold dragoness suddenly blink into existence, and quickly come in for a landing. A fairly speedy landing actually. The landing was a little bit rough, but the Queen recovered quickly, as was to be expected, neither of them worse for their quick decent. Hedara went to Rilora, and TEmperanth took to greeting Archith

It is so. Have the days been so courteous to you and your home? The Ice dragoness Moved forward just a touch, the Green Flitter on her back feeling the motion. Ivy poked her head out to observed the Gold and trilled a greeting. That having been done she took to the air and returned to Hedara, keeping close as she usually did when Hedara was out and about. The Ice noted it, if only because she did like to look after the little Green when she was around her. Perhaps you would like to join me for a flight over the snow fields? Perhaps not the most diverse of places over which to fly, but the snow did sparkle in the daylight when it was clear like today was.

A brief, smile made its way onto Hedara’s face before she spoke, amusement in her voice. “Indeed, it is a good day when there is a moment to be free. I have been well enough, as I hope you have been. I thought we might go out and watch the canine teams practice. That is if you wanted to start with such a mild adventure.” Hedara’s eyes had a little bit of a smile in them, though her lips were not curved up again. It was good to have someone around that a little bit of joking could be done. She wasn’t a comedian by any stretch, but Hedara’s dry humor did appear when she knew someone well enough. She noted Ivy’s appearance and motioned vaguely. Ivy immediately chittered and landed on the woman’s shoulder, a rare treat. Content with her position now, Ivy crooned and relaxed, trying to remain somewhat unobtrusive.

[Kaya]

For the most part. The new junior Queen Orikaeth hasn't caused much of a fuss, though I expect her to Fly sometime soon. A Hatching will be good for the Weyr, good for morale. And we had a bit of trouble with a Benden girl several moths back, she attacked Ancalanath's Rider with a knife. We've got her under surveillance now though, our Wher Guard is exceptional. I am grateful for their diligence and unassuming service.

Her report and chat finished, Archith noticed the movement of a little Green speck on her friend. You have a leaf-- oh. It's a firelizard. And I don't suppose you have leaves up in this snowy place, Archith commented, feeling foolish. She tried to shrug it off at the Ice's offer to go flying. Indeed, that would be pleasant. My last recollection of our doing so was at a Gather ages ago. That was fun-- care to fly some loops again? Archith asked, flexing her wings and preparing to take off again.

"Yes, I'm well," Rilora mentioned right before Hedara mentioned that they might go see the sledding canines. "Oh. I, don't think I've ever seen one in practice. Just farm canines and the occasional pet, saw some bring some sheep through the Hold once. Let's go see these canines of yours," Rilora agreed, smiling. She laughed at the appearance of the firelizard, simply because she was so different than Hedara. They seemed to get on fine, and she was a cheerful Green that her mood spread to Rilora and left the smile on her face. "Hello there, Ivy," Rilora grinned. "Sorry, I don't have a treat for you. Hedara, have you met my Bel, my feline? I don't recall."

[Shoki]

It is always like that. But that business with the attack, it sounds quite unpleasant. I do feel less credit is given to such guards then should be. So many lopsided histories I do detect. The Ice stopped there, though it was in her nature to bring up some examples. However, she felt that the Gold would much rather relax then talk overmuch on more unpleasant matters, though history was very much a passion of hers. Temperanth turned her head to see what Archith was looking at and her eyes colored with amusement. Ivy was very tiny compared to the Queen, of course, so it made sense why that mistake could be made for the Gold. She wondered if she herself would mistake a White flitter for a bit of snow, but that was neither here nor there.

Oh yes, that sounds wonderful. Temperanth watched to be sure that Ivy had wandered away sufficiently and then stretched her wings a bit as well. After a slight testing she felt confident enough to take off, spiraling upward. She did so want to show off a good view, so she looked down as she moved out over the snow. The light reflected off the snow overhead, leaving a silhouette of plain snow below her as she flew. Featureless white was a common view for the winter, but summer had texture to it, half submerged landmarks in a sea of white. We have our own ocean to do tricks over up here as well.

“No? Well they are a sight.” Hedara was rather used to seeing sled canines, but of course, she was northern blood through and through. She did not personally know much about sledding herself, only as much as her mother had forced her to learn, but did find the whole affair somewhat interesting. Ivy looked very pleased to be on Hedara’s shoulder and receiving attention from Rilora. Hedara keep much the same attitude that she always did. She did not show affection well in public. Ivy riding on her shoulder was treat enough.

“I have not, we must remedy that when I visit next.” Whenever that would be. She was liable to become busy, and with everything else… She attempted to keep her face smooth and her emotions well out of view. She could not always do so, however. “However, you have told me that she has grown well.” They continued walking, heading toward the walkway that would take them to where the canines were. They would be practicing outside of the Weyr proper, as they usually did. Sledding took room after all. Hedara was not entirely sure how to move smoothly into what was on her mind, so she thought more, trying to determine a way that would not bring down the mood. Ivy was at least helpful for something. Eternally bringing a lighter mood with her. Still she did not speak as they stepped out into the open air again. Canines could be seen, but they were still a bit away. It was something of a walk.